Such a frustrating disappointment

Just perfect...

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

You really really can't miss this, Dawn French was honestly the best at playing a female vicar. This show really reminds me a lot of Father Ted. It was good to know that she really made it successful for herself after partnering up with Jennifer Sunders for years. Although she hasn't been up to much lately which is a pity because she was a brilliant actress and comedian at playing Reverend Geraldine.I really thought the characters Frank Pickle, Jim Trott and Owen Newitt were the most funniest men of the series. I suppose all of the group members were all dysfunctional in a nice way!It also has a brilliant ending in which if you haven't seen it, watch the whole series ;)

I have a soft spot for this great British comedy and i always find myself watching old episodes on UKTV gold even though i've seen them god know's how many times; it still never fails to make me smile.Dawn French plays the role of the first female vicar in Dibley brilliant, she has a softness and rapport with all the characters but especially Alice who she seems to tolerate even when she's talking utter rubbish and not understanding her jokes! She also really cares about the church and helping people and is one cool vicar.the good thing about this sitcom is that it's an ensemble piece, no one tries to out-do each other and there are no big shots, just great actors. I don't hate any of the characters (although Letitia Cropley is probably the weakest). I love Hugo and David's relationship and i love Owen, Frank and Jim together at the Parrish meetings, they're hilarious, especially when they break into song and dance routines! It's also nice to see older characters for a change.The writing's quite bold and i love the references to British celebrities and current events; it's great to see who has been replaced on Geraldine's 'hot men' wall next to Jesus; sometimes it's Sean Bean, sometimes Robbie Williams.Another thing i like is that it's set in a small village where everybody knows each other, Geri's the only sane one (and maybe David) surrounded by people who are plain bonkers, but she still loves them and Dibley has a place in her heart.The joke at the end is always funny where Alice struggles to get the punchline so don't turn off when the credits start rolling! Go on, give this programme a go, guaranteed you'll be in stitches!

I will be the first to announce this here. I have a growing list of films that I have seen this year (ranging from the early 1920s to present) that I have ranked among my favorites that I have seen. While most do a list of what was released this year, I go beyond that because I see more than what is just released at the theaters. While I have consistently kept to just cinematic releases for this list, I believe with this series, The Vicar of Dibley, I am going to make an exception. This was, in my opinion, one of the funniest, cleverest, poignant, and original series that I have ever witnessed. While I am a huge fan of Scrubs, Family Guy, and the very underrated Arrested Development, this BBC released series takes the cake. Up until the final episode (which seemed forced and very strange), this series was chock full of some of the best one-liners imaginable on television. Each episode will continue to impress you, continue to make you laugh, and honestly make you dream that you lived in a community like Dibley. It is a feat that many modern, American, television shows fail to accomplish.Big businesses, aka "corporations", are slowly turning the small individual communities into a suburbia frenzy. With shows like Friends and Everyone Loves Raymond, you see this mythological world where no bills need to be paid, everyone looks perfect, and jobs seem like a thing of the past. It creates this false sense of security, this idea that you need to live in a GAP world to be truly happy. Finally, there is a series that gives you hope that without the fancy clothing, without the fast cars, with just the simplicity of your neighbor, you can live a very meaningful life. Perhaps I am searching too deeply into this series, but The Vicar of Dibley gave me this newfound appreciation for the unique in my community. To witness a bunch of literal, bumbling stooges, run a facet of the Church's organization made me laugh constantly. Not only was writer Richard Curtis attempting to bring to view the idea of women at the pulpit, but also I believe that he was also taking a slow stab at local governments and their idiosyncratic ways. After watching this series, I miss the closeness that my small town used to have before the influx of mini-malls, multiplexes, and those horrid payday lenders. I wish I could live in Dibley, be a part of this nurturing community, and finally find piece in a non-commercial induced world.Overall, this is one of the best programs that television has to offer. I suggest to everyone reading this review to run, never walk, to your nearest family-owned store to pick yourself up a copy of The Vicar of Dibley. The unique character development, the insanity of every situation (which bring about buckets of laughter), and the bond that these characters have cannot be seen in any other television series currently out there. The jokes are fresh and smart. There is not an outpouring of physical humor that you can see in nearly every pre-teen film released today. It is witty, charming, and (not to sound too repetitive) THE BEST television shows EVER! I do not think that I am speaking hastily, but honestly. I have never been ready to re-watch a series again as I have this one. So, join me, the Vicar, David & Hugo, Alice, Owen, Frank, and Jim on a wild ride. Should you watch this television series more than once… "No no no no no no no no no no no no no no … yes!" Grade: ***** out of *****

I discovered this delightful British situation comedy on my local PBS station a short while back and I must say that this series is now one of my favorites. The Vicar of Dibley is extremely entertaining if I do say so myself. I recently purchased the DVD set and I am having a ton of fun with it. This joyful program is terrific to view any time during the day, but watching it after dark is a lot more fun in my opinion.The shows stars British comedienne Dawn French as Geraldine Granger, who is named Dibley's new vicar. Geraldine is charismatic personality with a huge love of sweet foods. She excels at being a vicar in the small, sleepy community. Geraldine has seven (later only six) close associates: David, Hugo (David's bashful son), Owen, Frank, Jim, Letitia (who passed away soon after the first season), and Alice. Portrayed by Emma Chambers, Alice is my favorite out of all the characters on this incredible show. I like Alice because she's sweet, beautiful, carefree, lively, lovable, and, of course, funny. Alice, too, has lots of charisma. At the end of season two, Alice and Hugo get married; they later become parents.This show is fabulous! The cast is remarkable and the stories are fascinating! This series is a must-see for comedy fans.